Future growth
Bold, ambitious and unapologetically different, the Gold Coast is emerging as a premium place to live, work and invest. The value of the city’s economy has more than doubled over the past 20 years and the growth trajectory continues unabated.
Spurred by its burgeoning population, the city is ready for its next chapter of growth. Today, the Gold Coast offers Australia’s most inviting business environment, where work and life can truly co-exist.
We deliver core and enabling infrastructure, community services and support investment across an area of 1,334km² which compares in size to the cities of Los Angeles (1,214km²) and London (1,572km²).
The expansion of the Gold Coast Airport, upgrade of major roads and ongoing construction of the Gold Coast Light Rail have created an integrated region with a strong foundation for further investment.
It is our entrepreneurial spirit that drives the trajectory of our diverse and thriving economy.
Leading the way
Our GRP growth rate of 12.4% over the past 2 years stands out as a leader in terms of economic growth.
Guiding investment
Infrastructure
Key in supporting our strong population growth and associated increased demand.
The city is on a growth trajectory buoyed by its entrepreneurial spirit and a young and growing workforce. It also has outstanding education and health sectors that are leading global best practice in many fields.
Rebecca Frizelle OAM
Board Director on the Organising Committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Director of Paralympics Australia
Looking to the future
Economic outlook
The Gold Coast economy is entering a new phase of opportunities.
Explore our Live Deals and City-Led investments
Multi-million dollar investments led by the City of Gold Coast creating economic growth and infrastructure development.
Proxima at the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
Proxima is the first commercial development to be delivered in Lumina, offering eight levels of architecturally designed commercial amenity.
Open to marketHealth and Medical
Lumina at Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
Lumina will drive healthcare innovation, particularly in medical and digital health technologies, and drive life sciences, health and technology discoveries.
Open to marketEducation